North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack | Feature | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | 210D Robic nylon |
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Compression straps: No on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Main compartments: 4 on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; No on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack, and 1 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack carries 3L more than the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet (26L vs. 23L), while the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the better call.